Expanding the surgical area. The veterinarian staff spays and neuters up to 20 animals a day in order to keep up with adoptions, plus handles all emergency surgeries and routine vaccinations and medical care.

Building a new laundry room to keep up with the daily laundry.

Installing new heating and air conditioning. The building is aging, and its heating and cooling system needs attention.

The Harbor Humane Society came under scrutiny in August following allegations of over-crowding and poor conditions for cats and dogs.

According to a release from the shelter, the shelter has made numerous operational improvements since then and achieved an almost perfect score on the most recent Department of Agriculture inspection.

To support Harbor Humane Society with a tax-deductible holiday gift, visit them in person, send donations to 14345 Bagley, West Olive, MI 49460 or donate online at harborhumane.org/donate.